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Principal Systems Engineer

Copello
Cowes
money-bag £80000 - £88000/annum
Posted: 17 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Ref: 225260479

Principal Systems EngineerIsle of Wight (Onsite)- Up to -87,200 DOE + Bonus

Shape the Future of Advanced Radar Technology

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer looking to work on complex, cutting-edge technology that delivers real-world impact?

We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join a highly skilled, multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the development and evolution of advanced-systems. This is a unique opportunity to influence both current and next-generation products, helping to address emerging threats through innovative engineering solutions.

Working across the full engineering lifecycle, you''ll play a key role in system design, integration, verification and acceptance, while providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams.

What You''ll Be Doing

  • Developing innovative solutions to complex technical challenges within advanced radar systems
  • Applying Systems Engineering principles throughout the product development lifecycle
  • Conducting system design analysis and managing technical trade-offs to optimise performance and capability
  • Leading the decomposition and management of requirements using recognised engineering toolsets
  • Acting as a technical focal point, providing leadership and guidance across engineering activities
  • Collaborating with software, mechanical, electrical and specialist engineering teams to deliver integrated system solutions
  • Leading system integration, verification and validation activities
  • Defining acceptance strategies and demonstrating system performance against customer and operational requirements
  • Supporting technical reviews and contributing to strategic engineering decisions

What We''re Looking For

Essential

  • Experience in Systems Design, Integration and Test
  • Strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle from concept through to delivery
  • Appreciation of multiple engineering disciplines, including software, electrical and mechanical engineering
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience presenting technical information to a variety of audiences
  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in an Engineering or Scientific discipline

Interested?

If you''re a Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team developing world-class radar capabilities, we''d love to hear from you. Give Tor a call on (phone number removed)

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